The Amazing Underdog -Sohan Adhikari, Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School

Sohan with his facilitator Sanskar during Katha Bunau Session
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A boy named Deku was born on the 19th of September in the year 685. He was a heart cancer patient since birth but he had a legendary element within him which was a mystery to the world.

Deku was very intelligent but physically weak. He was being treated for heart cancer but it was unhealable. His family became poor as most of their money was spent on Deku’s treatment. His family did not have a house and were broke. Deku’s family left him alone as they thought of him as trouble. As he was physically weak, everybody called him Deku weakling. It became his nickname. One day, Bill Gates, the richest man on earth, adopted Deku. Bill Gates soon found that Deku had cancer. 

“Deku, why did you not tell me that you have cancer?” asked Bill Gates.

Deku nervously implied, “I thought you would leave me ifI  told you that I had cancer”.

“Why did you think that I would do that?” asked Bill Gates.

“Because my parents left me for that reason.”

“Don't worry. I will give you a regeneration therapy and you will be fine.” Gates assured his adopted son.

Deku agreed.

Four year later, after Deku had recovered, he left to train as he was very weak physically after having gained the permission of Bill gates. 

“Dad I will leave to train and become stronger,” said Deku.

“Okay Deku,” said Bill gates.

Deku was training by himself for some months until he saw a huge tower.

“What’s that tower? Maybe I should climb it,” Deku thought. However, he  couldn't climb it on his first try. 

“Common! That’s too hard. I think I should first train a bit more and climb that,” he encouraged himself to train more.

“This time I am gonna climb it,” he resolved. And after 2 days of climbing, he reached the top.

“Come on! All this climb should not be for nothing,” thought Deku as he reached the top. But his train of thought was disrupted when he heard a mysterious voice from a huge chamber, “Welcome weakling! Or should I say Deku?”

Unable to locate the source of the sound, Deku shouted, “Who are you and how do you know my name? I didn't even tell you,” 

“Boy, I am Kami, the guardian of the earth. And you are the reincarnation of the legendary Yamato. He was a legendary fighter,” said Kami.

Deku questioned him in disbelief, “And why should I believe you?” 

“Because I know all about you. Your parents left you because you had cancer. Do you need any other proof?” asked Kami.

“No, I do not need anymore,” said Deku, his voice laced with nervousness and having no idea what to expect further.

In an evil tone, Kami demanded, “Deku, I think I want your life,” 

“Kami, are you serious?” replied Deku nervously, his voice cracking.

Just then a voice inside Deku’s head informed him,“Deku! Deku! Kami is an imposter. He sealed me inside you.”

“Who are you?” asked Deku to the voice inside his head.

“I am Yamato, the legendary fighter,” said Yamato. “ now hurry up and use my power which is inside you.”

“Okay.” Deku agreed, still very confused.

Deku could now magically manipulate energy to different shapes and attack foes.

Filled with intent to kill the boy,Kami attacked Deku.

As the battle began, Deku utilized the power of Yamato to be equal with Kami. Since Kami was a skilled fighter, while their battle was going on, it sent out a huge shock that shook the world. The media came to observe and report what was happening. They recorded the whole fight where Deku and Yamato fused in order to beat Kami. 

Kami was, at last, killed.

Everybody in the world came to know about the fight. They named the newly formed fusion of Deku and Yamato: the amazing underdog.

Written By: Sohan Adhikari (Katha Bunaun-V)
Facilitators: Monal Bhattarai and Sanskar Shrestha

Sohan is a sixth grader studying in Bhanubhakta Memorial Higher Secondary School and is a participant of Katha Bunaun V organized by Canopy Nepal in his school.

The Power of Dream - Sarita Gurung, Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar-CANSHIP

Dreams, Picture courtesy: Next Avenue

Everyone says time and situation has changed the way you live. Similarly, Ram's life has also drastically changed by that particular incident. Ram comes from a poor family living in village. 

One day, the teacher asked student about their aim. Some said they wanted to become doctor, while others say, they wanted to be pilot, nurse and teachers. Unlike others, Ram said, " I want to become a successful business man and want to own five companies." Listening to this, the teacher laughed at him and said, "are you joking? You have no rights to see dreams like that. You cannot do anything, as you are poor." This statement of the teacher, filled Ram's eyes with tears and finds his dream challenging. He thought he has to work hard and prove his teacher wrong some day. The words strike in his heart, and he starts working very hard and starts studying sincerely. 

Years pass, an old man announces the name of a business owner of five companies. When the business man comes to the stage, he greets the old man with respect and says, "Sir, have you recognized me? I am your student, Ram." The old man replies, "I am glad to see you here. How did you become a successful businessman?" Ram replies, "One day, you told me that I was poor and can do nothing but see. I worked hard to change this very fate of mine and worked really hard, hard enough that I currently own five companies. Everyday, that incident would kill me, but with time I realized the words were not my weakness, they were my strengths. Thank you, I am here because your words inspired me to work hard and more sincerely. Thank you pulled me."

Moral: Everyone who has ability and are hardworking can get success. 

Written By: Sarita Gurung, Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar (Guheshwari Boarding High School)

Edited By: Pransu Khakurel (Canopy Nepal)

Scholar Highlight: Sobhan Tamang, Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar-FESSHIP

Sobhan Tamang, Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar

My name is Sobhan Tamang and I am from Nawalpur, Sindhupalchowk. I moved to Kathmandu after I completed my SEE exam.  Currently, I am living in Kadaghari, Kathmandu with my sisters and brother to continue my PCL Nursing, a practical based course equivalent to diploma course at Nepal Institute of Health Science (Stupa College) which is located at Jorpati, Kathmandu. My hobbies are reading, traveling, and singing.

I have always dreamt of being a nurse since my childhood but nursing being one of the expensive courses in Nepal, it seemed very difficult for me to study nursing due to financial difficulty in my family. As the days passed, everyone in my family was worried about my future studies, but at the same time, I felt very fortunate as one of my teachers introduced me to Canopy Nepal, an organization that is supporting students to continue their education in the various field through one of its scholarship programs. I completed the application process at the beginning and later, was called for an interview from FESSHIP, one of the scholarship programs of Canopy Nepal. After some time, I got a phone call stating I was selected as a Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar - FESSHIP. I still remember the day and the happiness in my family including myself for an opportunity to continue my education.

Sobhan while interacting during Career Counselling Sessions

Meanwhile, after completing my SEE exam, I enrolled in the bridge course during the result waiting time period. At the same time, I was informed about the Council for Technical Education and Vocational Training (CTEVT) exam and scholarships by my family and team members from Canopy Nepal. I worked very hard for the preparation of the CTEVT exam and appeared in the exam. Also after some time, the result was published and I secured the first position and got a full scholarship. It was like a dream come true moment for me. Currently, I am in my 1st year of PCL nursing and has been almost a year being a scholar of Canopy Nepal Excellence Scholar - FESSHIP. This program has not only provided me a scholarship but has helped me enhance and boost my skills through various workshops, training, career counsellings, motivational speeches, panel discussion, health education, etc. that has been helping in my personal and professional development. From Career Counseling Sessions organized at Kanti Ishwori Madhyamik Vidhyalaya is one of the most productive sessions for me personally as I learned a lot on the nursing field which was facilitated by one of the panelists, Sharada Ma’am. I also got an opportunity to talk to her one-one where she gave me insights on studying tips and techniques, exam preparation and time management related to PCL nursing.

Canopy Nepal and FESSHIP have always motivated me to be a better version of myself. It is like a second home to me and the team of this organization is like the members of my family. The persistence and dedication of this organization have made me more passionate about working with children like me in the days to come. I from deep of my heart thank Canopy Nepal and FESSHIP including me in your family and providing me an opportunity to continue my education so that I can do my part to serve my community and nation, thank you so much. 

Written By: Sobhan Tamang
Edited by: Anjali Maharjan (Canopy Nepal)